LONDON – The demand for feldspar is going east in its volume – the major demand driving regions are Asia and the Middle East. The key developing countries of Asia Pacific are projected to witness feldspar consumption growth by 3% annually in the foreseeable future. Feldspar consumption in the ceramics industry is also significantly high in Europe and is forecast to stay this way. Turkey and Italy are world leaders in feldspar production with 23% of world total each.
The global market for feldspar is said to show trade volume growth, nevertheless the increasing transportation costs, rising prices of natural gas and fuel oil impede the development of the feldspar industry to some extent. Some feldspar manufacturers are also expecting some decline of demand from the glass industry in the coming 5 years.
Extensive information on the total feldspar industry and its future is presented in the new market study “Feldspar Market Review”. The study features a detail feldspar market description and offers a range of tables and figures which give a true insight into the relevant national, regional and global markets of feldspar.
Key events in the global feldspar industrial landscape, data on the annual prices for the last five years (divided by regions where applicable) and supplies, activities of the major marketers, production and consumption are covered within the study. It also provides in-depth knowledge on the past and present standing of the market and unveils market forecasts by experts and analysts.
Report Details:
Feldspar Market Review
Published: January, 2012
Pages: 26
Monthly report updates for “Feldspar Market Review” are also available.
The report on feldspar market has been provided by Merchant Research & Consulting Ltd, an internationally recognized market research agency, specializing in chemical industry. “Feldspar Market Review” is presented within the catalogue “Minerals”, which also includes reports on Asbestos, Barite, Bentonite, Bromine, Graphite, Gypsum, Lime, Mica, Phosphates markets.
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